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Old 11-30-2011, 07:58 PM
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hey there!!
well recently my rear shocks took a crap on the truck. they started bottoming out on every bump. i only drove two days like that untill i put new ones one. so i went to my local o" rileys auto parts store and bought some two new Monroe shocks that they said were for my truck. now my question is..why does the truck sag just as low as it did with the junk shocks on?? the top of the bed used to be neck high now its chest high on me. were the old shocks ones that would lift the rear end or what?? whats the best brand?
any help appreciated.
 
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Old 12-01-2011, 01:58 AM
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Shocks don't carry weight they dampen suspension oscillation. Springs carry weight and are responsible for ride height.
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 01:16 PM
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Yup agreed. If your truck is sagging, then the springs most likely need some TLC!
 
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yea i figured out it was the leaf springs.
 
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Old 12-12-2011, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by smoking12valve
yea i figured out it was the leaf springs.
Should be fun to replace
 
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Old 12-16-2011, 07:11 PM
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are they a pain to replace? what do you guys think about putting 1ton springs on it? will it ride rough?
 
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